Claude Columbus Vaughan, 97, beloved husband of the late Dorothy Vaughan, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022.
Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Hilliard and Lura Vaughan.
A graduate from Parker High School, Claude was known as a jack of all trades who loved working on cars, yardwork, and carpentry. He retired from Sara Lee as a Service Manager after many years. Mr. Vaughan was of Baptist faith and served in the U.S. Army during WWII, 3rd Division.
He is survived by daughter, Patsy Vaughan; two nieces, Norma Jean Holcomb, Mary Frances Glenn; nephew, Bobby Vaughan; and numerous great nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Fred, Finley, and Alvah Vaughan; and sister, Annie Mae Duncan.
A graveside service will be held Friday, April 1, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Graceland Cemetery West.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, https://www.stjude.org.
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